Sunday Gravel Ride GUELPH| Aug 20th 8:00 AM

For those of you who don’t have all day to ride hills, here’s a local route; you’ll just have to self-organize at the start.

Bring money for a coffee stop at the Bank Cafe in Fergus, and tail lights are a good idea.

Load the route on your bike computer if you have one, here’s how.

Disclaimer: Depending on rider turn out, some Speed Groups may have to be combined.

The Speed Groups on this ride are:

Advanced            G1        25-28   kph average

Intermediate     G2       23-25   kph average

Relaxed     G3       21-23   kph average

GCC members only. To become a member join HERE

Advance sign-up required. Reserve your spot by clicking HERE

Start Time: please be ready to pedal at 8:00 AM

Start Location: Guelph Youth Music Centre 75 Cardigan St

Check here for weather cancellation posted no less than one hour before the ride begins

Route: All Speed Groups will follow this map:

Sunday Gravel Ride CREEMORE| Aug 20th 9:15 AM

We are heading to Creemore for a good hilly ride! We went last year, wore ourselves out and had a blast! After the ride we’ll have a late light lunch in Creemore before we head back to Guelph. Here are the details…

Please sign up for the ride early – this will help immensely with logistics.

Please email meg@guelphcyclingclub.ca as soon as you can and let me know 1) If you can drive or need a lift, 2) how many people you can carry and 3) How many bikes you can carry.

Be sure to leave Guelph no later than 7:45 am to make the 9:15 am Pedal time in Creemore.

We will park / meet / start / finish at the Creemore Rec. Center 218 Collingwood St, Creemore, ON.

Bring your ride food and food for the trip up so we can get going early.

We’ll have a rest stop in Feversham which is at Kilometer 54.

Load the route on your bike computer if you have one, here’s how.

Disclaimer: Depending on rider turn out, some Speed Groups may have to be combined.

The Speed Groups on this ride are:

Advanced            G1        25-28   kph average

Intermediate     G2       23-25   kph average

Relaxed     G3       21-23   kph average

GCC members only. To become a member join HERE

Advance sign-up required. Reserve your spot by clicking HERE

Start Time: please be ready to pedal in Creemore at 9:15 AM

Start Location: Creemore Rec Centre 218 Collingwood St, Creemore, ON

Check here for weather cancellation posted no less than one hour before the ride begins

Creemore Rec Centre – Click image for directions.

Route: All Speed Groups will follow this map:

Wednesday Gravel Ride | August 16 6:00PM

Wednesday Gravel Ride | August 16 6:00PM

Hey y’all. It’s looking like this might be my last lead for the season. That said I’m tapped out for a short, creative route that you haven’t done already. The route for this is one that I often use for Dawn Patrol rides, but it perfect for a short, weeknight, multi-surface ride. I hope to see you there 🙂

Load the route on your bike computer if you have one, here’s how.

Disclaimer: Depending on rider turn out, some Speed Groups may have to be combined.

The Speed Groups on this ride are:

Advanced            G1        25-28   kph average

Intermediate     G2       23-25   kph average

Relaxed     G3       21-23   kph average

GCC members only. To become a member join HERE

Advance sign-up required. Reserve your spot by clicking HERE

Start Time: please be ready to pedal at 6:00 PM

Start Location: Guelph Youth Music Centre 75 Cardigan St

Check here for weather cancellation posted no less than one hour before the ride begins

Route: All Speed Groups will follow this map:

SUPER SUNDAY | August 13th, 2023

GCC’s second ever Super Sunday! Another club event where all members can participate in their desired speed group in gravel or road riding, starting and finishing at the same place for everyone with a post-ride gathering! Come one, come all… come out and join the fun!

The event starts and finishes at our club sponsor ‘Fixed Gear Brewing’ on Alma Street.

There are two start times, 8:00AM & 9:00AM depending on your group, NB.

Ride Leaders for each group will be (or already have) posted route maps, see below.

The club is footing the bill for pizza and one beer per club rider. Non alcoholic bevies will also be available.

Load your route on your bike computer if you have one, here’s how.

The SUPER SUNDAY Rides Groups are:

Ride GroupDistanceGroup NamePedal Time
R1 & R2100+KRoad – Hammerfest8:00 AM
R3 & R4100+KRoad – Very Fast8:00 AM
R585KRoad – Fast9:00 AM
R6 & R780KRoad – Moderate9:00 AM
R865KRoad – Relaxed9:00 AM
G190KGravel – Advanced8:00 AM
G290KGravel – Intermediate8:00 AM
G383KGravel – Relaxed8:00 AM

GCC members only. To become a member join HERE

Advance sign-up required. Reserve your spot by clicking HERE

Start Time: please be ready to pedal at 8:00 AM or 9:00 AM depending on your ride

Start : Fixed Gear Brewing on Alma Street

Check here for weather cancellation posted no less than one hour before the ride begins

R1 & R2 Route

R3 & R4 Route

R5 Route

R6 & R7 Route

R8 Route

G1 & G2 Route

G3 Route

Sunday Gravel July 30: Menno Country 165km & 90km

Sunday Gravel Ride | July 30 7:30AM

Hey y’all. I’ve got something a little different for this edition of the Sunday Gravel ride. This week’s ride will offer two distances. Long distance riders will start on bikes in Guelph, and the shorter distance riders will drive to the remote starting location. The intention for this type of ride is to go further afield than the usual 80-100km ride from Guelph will allow. For most riders the following routes will get them out to trails and roads that they don’t often ride.

Menno Country 165 leaves GYMC at 7:30.  There will rest stops at Millverton (60km), and St Jacobs (128km). This route will be ridden at G2 pace

Menno Country 90 leaves Yatton Rd. parking lot at 9:00. Rest stop at Milverton (25km). This route will have G2 and G3 pace options.

Load the route you plan to ride on your bike computer if you have one, here’s how. Stay tuned for updates as the date approaches.

Disclaimer: Depending on rider turn out, some Speed Groups may have to be combined.

The Speed Groups on this ride are:

Advanced            G1        25-28   kph average

Intermediate     G2       23-25   kph average

Relaxed     G3       21-23   kph average

GCC members only. To become a member join HERE

Advance sign-up required. Reserve your spot by clicking HERE

Start Time: please be ready to pedal at 7:30 AM or 9:00 AM respectively

Check here for weather cancellation posted no less than one hour before the ride begins

Start Location: Guelph Youth Music Centre 75 Cardigan St or Yatton Rd. parking lot

Routes for Menno Country 165 and Menno Country 90 below

Sunday Gravel Ride | July 23rd 8:00AM

A bit of a different take on an Elora-Fergus trip, we’ll stop in Elora just before the halfway point for coffee. We can stop again in Fergus for liquids if needed. Looking like a great forecast!

Bring money for a coffee stop and tail lights are a good idea.

Load the route on your bike computer if you have one, here’s how.

Disclaimer: Depending on rider turn out, some Speed Groups may have to be combined.

The Speed Groups on this ride are:

Advanced            G1        25-28   kph average

Intermediate     G2       23-25   kph average

Relaxed     G3       21-23   kph average

GCC members only. To become a member join HERE

Advance sign-up required. Reserve your spot by clicking HERE

Start Time: please be ready to pedal at 8:00 AM

Start Location: Guelph Youth Music Centre 75 Cardigan St

Check here for weather cancellation posted no less than one hour before the ride begins

Route: All Speed Groups will follow this map:

SUPER SUNDAY | July 16th

WEATHER UPDATE: All rides are on!

The inaugural GCC Super Sunday! Another club event where all members can participate in their desired speed group in gravel or road riding, starting and finishing at the same place for everyone with a post-ride gathering! Everything, everywhere, all at once (great film btw!). Come one, come all… come out and join the fun!

The event starts and finishes at our club sponsor ‘Fixed Gear Brewing’ on Alma Street.

There are two start times, 8:00AM & 9:00AM depending on your group, NB.

Ride Leaders for each group have posted their route maps, see below.

The club is footing the bill for pizza and one beer per club rider. Non alcoholic bevies will also be available.

Load your route on your bike computer if you have one, here’s how.

The SUPER SUNDAY Rides Groups are:

Ride GroupDistanceGroup NamePedal Time
R1 & R2100+KRoad – Hammerfest8:00 AM
R3 & R4100+KRoad – Very Fast8:00 AM
R575-85KRoad – Fast9:00 AM
R6 & R770-80KRoad – Moderate9:00 AM
R860-70KRoad – Relaxed9:00 AM
G190-100KGravel – Advanced8:00 AM
G290-100KGravel – Intermediate8:00 AM
G370-80KGravel – Relaxed8:00 AM

GCC members only. To become a member join HERE

Advance sign-up required. Reserve your spot by clicking HERE

Start Time: please be ready to pedal at 8:00 AM or 9:00 AM depending on your ride

Start : Fixed Gear Brewing on Alma Street

Check here for weather cancellation posted no less than one hour before the ride begins

R1 & R2 Route

R3 & R4 Route

R5 Route

R6 & R7 Route

R8 Route

G1 & G2 Route

G3 Route

Sunday Gravel Ride | July 9th 8:00AM

We’re going to do the Laskonian route to Hillsburgh. It’s a nice mix of gravel road and rail trail, with a few heart-pumping hills to help prepare those of us doing the Reggie Ramble next week (what … taper?!)

We’ll stop at the Quick Pick convenience store in Hillsburgh for some yummy (OK .. tolerable) snacks.

Load the route on your bike computer if you have one, here’s how.

Disclaimer: Depending on rider turn out, some Speed Groups may have to be combined.

The Speed Groups on this ride are:

Advanced            G1        25-28   kph average

Intermediate     G2       23-25   kph average

Relaxed     G3       21-23   kph average

GCC members only. To become a member join HERE

Advance sign-up required. Reserve your spot by clicking HERE

Start Time: please be ready to pedal at 8:00 AM

Start Location: Guelph Youth Music Centre 75 Cardigan St

Check here for weather cancellation posted no less than one hour before the ride begins

Route: All Speed Groups will follow this map:

Wednesday Gravel Ride | July 5th 6:30pm

Summer is here and so is “Feels Like 34C” on my weather app – hooray!(?) Here’s a simple northbound gravgrav ride for us to enjoy. There are a couple of notes on the route:

  1. We may take Woodlawn’s MUP to Silvercreek instead of the Edinburgh trail extension, as I’m not 100% sure if that’s A-OK or not.
  2. If your group has time at the end of the ride and would like to extend it by scooting through an extra GORBA trail or two, please feel free!

Load the route on your bike computer if you have one, here’s how.

Disclaimer: Depending on rider turn out, some Speed Groups may have to be combined.

The Speed Groups on this ride are:

Advanced            G1        25-28   kph average

Intermediate     G2       23-25   kph average

Relaxed     G3       21-23   kph average

GCC members only. To become a member join HERE

Advance sign-up required. Reserve your spot by clicking HERE

Start Time: please be ready to pedal at 6:30 PM

Start Location: Guelph Youth Music Centre 75 Cardigan St

Check here for weather cancellation posted no less than one hour before the ride begins

Route: All Speed Groups will follow this map:

Sunday Gravel Ride FGB Start | June 18th 8:00AM

Fixed Gear Brewing start and finish for Father’s Day! Alma street location.

It’s your day dad (thanks Hallmark!). Have the whole famdamily meet you at FGB after the ride you’ve deserved all year long… on a beautiful sunny Sunday morning no less! You’ll be home in time for lunch! Or stay for barley sandwiches and wood fired pizza. Dad’s call!

The route goes south east through Halton. We’ll be briefly stopping in Campbellville for a coffee break so bring money for that. A shortened route is also available. Tail lights are always a good idea.

Load the route on your bike computer if you have one, here’s how.

Disclaimer: Depending on rider turn out, some Speed Groups may have to be combined.

The Speed Groups on this ride are:

Advanced            G1        25-28   kph average

Intermediate     G2       23-25   kph average

Relaxed     G3       21-23   kph average

GCC members only. To become a member join HERE

Advance sign-up required. Reserve your spot by clicking HERE

Start Time: please be ready to pedal at 8:00 AM

Start Location: Fixed Gear Brewing 20 Alma Street S, Guelph

Check here for weather cancellation posted no less than one hour before the ride begins

Route: All Speed Groups will follow this map:

Shortened Route

CANCELLED: Sunday Gravel Ride | June 11 8:00AM

7:30AM: RIDE IS CANCELLED. While it might not rain, it’s probably going to rain. You’re welcome to ride on your own – I’d bring the rain jacket, if you do.

With the (really fun!) BGR under our belt-less bibs, let’s tackle another longer gravel ride this Sunday. The air quality will hopefully be improving a change in wind direction, so it’s looking like a lovely day for a ride. I will keep an eye on the weather and update by Sunday morning at 7:30am.

Groups can choose if they would like to jut north into Belwood at km 61 for a refresher, or continue on without a stop – if you’ve ridden with me, you know my preference is the latter 🙂

Load the route on your bike computer if you have one, here’s how.

Disclaimer: Depending on rider turn out, some Speed Groups may have to be combined.

The Speed Groups on this ride are:

Advanced            G1        25-28   kph average

Intermediate     G2       23-25   kph average

Relaxed     G3       21-23   kph average

GCC members only. To become a member join HERE

Advance sign-up required. Reserve your spot by clicking HERE

Start Time: please be ready to pedal at 8:00 AM

Start Location: Guelph Youth Music Centre 75 Cardigan St

Check here for weather cancellation posted no less than one hour before the ride begins

Route: All Speed Groups will follow this map

The 2023 BGR | Sunday June 4th

It’s GCC’s 5th Annual Big Gravel Ride!

And like always, we promise that many of you will ride in some places that you have never been before!

About the route: 104km long. The start and finish are at our sponsor, Fixed Gear Brewing. There are four speed groups. Each with a different start time: Moderate, Quick, Fast and OMG!

Sign up soon to ensure you get a spot! This will sell out!

Local legend Martin Brubacher put this year’s route together and reports, “It’s dandy”. We agree!

The route has been pre-ridden by a little old lady of 68 years who has given her L.O.L. seal of approval.

We have also hired a new complaints department director, Helen Waite. If you have any complaints, you can now go to her. L.O.L.

Load the route on your bike computer if you have one, here’s how.

GCC Team Car polished, fed & groomed for the BGR.

The Essentials:

GCC members only. To become a member join HERE

Advance sign-up required. Reserve your spot by clicking HERE

Start Time: Moderate 8:00 AM; Quick 8:30 AM; Fast 8:45 AM; OMG 9:00 AM

Start Location: Fixed Gear Brewing 20 Alma St S

Start and Finish here at Fixed Gear Brewing at 20 Alma St S

The Details:

  • 50 Entries only!
  • The BGR 2023 is open to GCC Club Members only.
  • 104km route.
  • Four speed groups.
  • Starts times: Moderate 8:00 AM; Quick 8:30 AM; Fast 8:45 AM; OMG 9:00 AM
  • Staggered start to finish at a similar time.
  • Free ON-ROAD parking around Fixed Gear Brewing (don’t park at the auto shop!).
  • Gear storage on site inside FGB, arrive early to stow post-ride gear etc.
  • Carry tools to fix your bike.
  • Bring mosquito repellent in case of woodland repairs.
  • Carry two large water bottles.
  • Load the route if you have a computer.
  • Be prepared to get yourself home if you can’t finish the route.
  • GCC is providing a food & water station at the halfway point.
  • Registered participants get one free beer provided by our sponsor FGB.
  • Bring cash or card for additional post ride bevies.
  • Registered participants get Wood fired Pizza as well.
  • Door Prizes awarded randomly from some of our great sponsors.
  • This is a multi surface event which may include, but not be limited to, mud, rocks, forest, roots, branches, gravel, stones, dust, pavement, mosquitoes, ticks, dragons, ferries, hobbits, adventure, sweat, tears, smiles, etc…
  • Tires recommendations: Minimum 30 mm wide with some file tread, 50 psi max.
  • Rain or shine.

Route Map below:

Route by Martin Brubacher – Finally!

Sunday Gravel Ride | May 28th 8:00AM

It’s looking like a nice day for a long-ish gravel ride in preparation for next week’s BGR! But you’ll still be home in time for lunch!

Bring a small snack for a real brief trail side nature break at the snow mobile bridge at Wilson’s Flats and then a few sheckles for a proper Coffee stop in Fergus at the Vault Cafe.

Load the route on your bike computer if you have one, here’s how.

Disclaimer: Depending on rider turn out, some Speed Groups may have to be combined.

The Speed Groups on this ride are:

Advanced            G1        25-28   kph average

Intermediate     G2       23-25   kph average

Relaxed     G3       21-23   kph average

GCC members only. To become a member join HERE

Advance sign-up required. Reserve your spot by clicking HERE

Start Time: please be ready to pedal at 8:00 AM

Start Location: Guelph Youth Music Centre 75 Cardigan St

Check here for weather cancellation posted no less than one hour before the ride begins

Route: All Speed Groups will follow this map:

Wednesday Gravel Ride | May 17 6:30PM

Cool but sunny… looks like a great night for a gravel ride! This is a fun early season route for the first of the 2023 season.

Three speed groups. Load the route on your bike computer if you have one, here’s how.

Bringing lights is always a good idea.

Disclaimer: Depending on rider turn out, some Speed Groups may have to be combined.

The Speed Groups on this ride are:

Advanced            G1        25-28   kph average

Intermediate     G2       23-25   kph average

Relaxed     G3       21-23   kph average

GCC members only. To become a member join HERE

Advance sign-up required. Reserve your spot by clicking HERE

Start Time: please be ready to pedal at 6:30 PM

Start Location: Guelph Youth Music Centre 75 Cardigan St

Check here for weather cancellation posted no less than one hour before the ride begins

Route: All Speed Groups will follow this map:

Sunday Gravel Ride | May 14th 9:00AM

Graveliers celebrate Mother’s Day, thanks Hallmark!

Forecast is looking nice for this Mother’s day ride, but Saturday’s overnight low is only 1°C. Meaning –> chilly morning. Can’t see the hourly prediction at the time of posting. This may get adjusted again. Check back to be sure of our start time.

Bring your own snacks for a rest stop. We’re stopping at the Danish place, but it might not be open when we get there. Tail lights are a good idea.

This ride is routed to Fixed Gear Brewing on Alma street in celebration of Mother’s Day! Prost mama!

Load the route on your bike computer if you have one, here’s how.

Disclaimer: Depending on rider turn out, some Speed Groups may have to be combined.

The Speed Groups on this ride are:

Advanced            G1        25-28   kph average

Intermediate     G2       23-25   kph average

Relaxed     G3       21-23   kph average

GCC members only. To become a member join HERE

Advance sign-up required. Reserve your spot by clicking HERE

Start Time: please be ready to pedal at 9:00 AM

Start Location: Guelph Youth Music Centre 75 Cardigan St

Check here for weather cancellation posted no less than one hour before the ride begins

Route: All Speed Groups will follow this map:

The 29th Annual Paris to Ancaster Race Report

Photos and names have been fully used without permission. It’s also likely that some shout-outs were missed. Hate mail can be sent to Erik Holbik.

Although the day started with a beautiful sunrise, we could no longer run from the weather forecast. Overcast, rain, and 9° Celsius: a charming day for a bike ride through the mud.

Word on the trail is that Cento (109km) ride started – and continued – with a very large, very fast group. Of course time and sketchy conditions make fools of us all, and eventually there were crashes, mechanicals, and bonks to space the group out. Approaching a gruelling four hours of determination, the local heroes Maxine Oleka, Sarah Baert, Peter VanLeeuwen, Robert Nespolo, and Mike Dennis ascended the final climb and crossed the finish line to the cheers and cowbells of the encouraging spectators. Extra impressive finishes went to the deceivingly beastly duo of Vincent Halis and Mike Siemens, finishing 151st and 146th overall respectively. Ron Ferwerda finished a commanding 2nd in his age category. The man who questions the value of racing himself, James “Big Tuna” Fedosov, came in a mere 21 minutes after the legit cyclocross pro and overall winner Curtis White, despite spending part of his race rubber side up. A drenched and crusted chapeau to all of the Cento warriors who pushed themselves to new heights while probably traversing some powerful lows.

From the pits of Cambridge rose the largest group, to similarly smash, slide, and hike their way across their 65km of trials. Attacks were made, drivetrains were destroyed, and demeanours were hardened. When one is half way through the race only to find themselves ankle deep in dummy-thicc mud, the only option left is to embrace the absurdity of the circumstances you’ve placed yourself in (and paid for) and haul your now-forty-pound bike over that ridge so you can toboggan down the other side. Our fearless leader and president Kevin Bodbyl made sure that no soldier was left behind. Will Teron, Shane Danis, Jason Balzer, Emma Johnston, Robert McKenna, Matthew Christian, Rich Lyle, and Karl Maiterth crossed the finish line covered in mud and forever changed. The Gears Before Beers crew plunged their platoon through the trenches with Drew Edwards, Drew Stoltz, Chris Parker, Robin Collins, Brian Packer, and Christian Wassermann certainly earning some beverages to rinse the grit out of the molars. Elbowing and dry-heaving their way to the top 110 places or better were Jim Brogden, Erik Holbik (chanelling the spirit of Lorenz Calcagno), Christoper Lambert, and Bryan Atkinson. Coming in a mere nine minutes after the overall winner was Scott McDonald, proving that ironically despite being green, Bakfiets life cultivates diesel power. Flexing their prowess, Deanna Solomon ascended to the podium for her age group while Sara Frangos went all the way up to become the top female finisher!

Finally representing GCC in the Brève race was the Harv Dawg himself, David Harvey, coming in the top 6% of riders for the 42km slog.

Other friends of the club rode in solidarity, if not under different banners, across the various options of suffering. Representing Milton Revolution on that day, both Gord Drewitt and his son Sheldon came through with strong results. Local track goon Russ Watson proved that he is just as comfortable off of the planks. Matthew Scott strapped some knobby tires onto his road bike and hammered his way to the top 12% of his race. Our partner in crime from Peterborough, Alex Lefebvre, secured a handsome position for himself in the full cento (despite an early crash), as did former club member and KW neighbour Andrew Lambert. Speed River Bicycle proprietor and club sponsor Tim Plunkett had a good ride himself, and is eagerly waiting to supply the replacement parts you will need after running all that wet concrete through your brakes and drivetrains.

Whether searching for the glory of the National Championships, or simply out for silly Sunday ride with like-minded people, there was a plethora of both mud and smiles to be found. A hearty round of applause to all participants for not only supporting each other and creating a grand unforgettable day, but also to help illustrate that when life gives you dirty cold lemons, you squish them as hard as you can in between your filthy mud-caked fingers to drain every bit of sweet electrolytes you can muster from them… or something like that.

Celebrity interviews

Ron Ferwerda: “BRUTAL ride…glad I got beat by 10min and not 10sec. Happy to finish 2nd in the +65 AC of the Gravel Championship!”😎

Kevin Bodbyl: “The race is a lot more fun riding with family in the lower waves, however it’s even more muddy.”

Alex Lefebvre: “Made the front but they caught me red handed, trying to hide away from the cold. Picture this I was full butt sliding, all along the damn wet road. How could I forget that I had file treads when it’s muddy?  For about 2 hours, I could only do my best TT.”

Emma Johnston: “Chocolate cheesecake, peanut butter, melted soft-serve, chewed pumpernickel, black forest gâteau, oreo crumbs, tiramisù. All very scrumptious, and are excellent terrains for riding a bike.”

Rich Lyle: “Most definitely the worst conditions I’ve ever experienced for P2A, but somehow it was probably the most fun I’ve had doing this race. More mud than I ever thought was possible, but I somehow made it through with both myself and my bike in one piece!”

Max Oleka: “P2A was literally one giant slip ‘n slide”

Deanna Solomon: “Epic day and a half on the bike. The low point was when I almost had a bike throw in the field of muddy clay but my bike weighed too much to be able to pick it up. The high point was showing perseverance (or stupidity, not really sure which) to get through all of those elements. Overall a great day; can’t believe I was third in my age group again!”

Matthew Christian: “I learned to love mud. Beginning and end. Mud is going to be my +1 from here on out…”

James Fedosov: “Once the 40k road race had concluded, I really enjoyed the 70 remaining kilometers of muddy trail and farmer’s fields. After creating more ventilation in my clothing using some of the aforementioned pavement, I had a blast trying to chase as far up into the field as I could. The misty final climb was incredible. I can’t wait to talk about tire choice for months again next spring!”

Shane Danis: “My bike handled the conditions beautifully, just wish I could have seen it considering how muddy my glasses were the whole time.”

Sarah Baert: “Dropped my snacks so ate dirt instead. To my mini peloton: it was an honour to polish my teeth with the mud off your wheels.”

Drew Stoltz: “An old phrase often told is that “The anticipation is greater than the realization”. Getting wet and dirty are part of the P2A equation (I’m a 2-year veteran now after all), so that was anticipated.  The reality was beyond actual comprehension, and yet it was a fun, challenging day that won’t soon be forgotten.”

Peter Vanleeuwen: “My race started with a bang. My favourite part was when someone in the middle of the peloton just yelled out “I’m stopping”. After that I decided to “enjoy” the rest of the race, which included losing a toe cover while hauling 50lbs of mud through a farm field and pace lining down the rail trail wondering if I’d ever recover my vision. Can’t wait for next year.”

Wilfred Ferwerda:  “I didn’t participate in P2A this year but went as a spectator to cheer on fellow GCC members—especially my brother Ron, who raced the Canadian Gravel Championships in the 65+ category. It was exciting to see so many club members perform well – that’s if I could recognize them covered in mud!”

Anonymous: “I pee’d my pants to keep myself warm”